Selection Of The Driving Mode(Driving Mode Selection); Information Messages - Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual

WARNING (Continued)
If an unfounded warning was issued or a system action carried out.
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When on a truck, car ferry or similar.
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Information messages

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Read and observe and
The information messages are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Front Assist: no sensor view.
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The sensor is soiled or covered.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and clean the sensor or remove the
item causing the lack of visibility
If after engine start the message persists, then the help of a professional or-
ganisation is required.
Front Assist not available.
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The system is not available for an unknown reason.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again.
If after engine start the message persists, then the help of a professional or-
ganisation is required.

Selection of the driving mode(Driving Mode Selection)

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Normal
Sport mode
Eco mode
Individual mode
Off-road mode
Mode selection and Infotainment display
Individual mode settings
By selecting the driving mode, the driving behaviour can be adapted to the de-
sired mode of operation.
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Driving
on page 153 first.
» Fig. 166 on page 154.
The following modes of operation are available Normal, Sport, Eco, Individual
and Off-road.
The mode Off-road is only available on the vehicles Octavia SCOUT.
WARNING
The system only serves to support and does not relieve the driver of the
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responsibility for the vehicle operation.
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
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and traffic conditions.
Normal
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Read and observe
This mode is suitable for a conventional driving.
Sport mode
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Read and observe
This mode is suitable for a sporty driving.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
Steering
The power steering is reduced slightly, i.e., the driver needs to exert more
force for steering .
Engine / drive
The vehicle acceleration is more dynamic than in Normal mode.
Front axle differential lock
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The driving force distribution between the front wheels is adapted to the spor-
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ty driving style.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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The acceleration is quicker than in Normal mode with distance control
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» page 147.
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Xenon headlight
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The headlamps adapt to the driving style more dynamically than in mode Nor-
mal » page 70.
ProActive passenger protection
The first level of protection is deactivated
on page 156 first.
on page 156 first.
» page 159.
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